I have gotten to know Dennis Searing a little bit through phone conversations, and hopefully will meet him this fall. The one thing that struck me right away was his eagerness to learn & expand his horizons. This guy reminded me of a newbie builder who is so excited that he can't sleep without dreaming of ways to make better cues. I visited Dave Barrenbrugge & noticed the same energy. The guy is a walking, talking embodiment of ideas. I talk to Barry Szamboti once & he explained to me how he doesn't care what materials cost so long as they are absolutely the best, perfect, and he's always looking for better. Coincidence? Not a chance. The guys on top are on top because that's where they want to be. They don't settle for less than their best & their best is never good enough. They don't get comfortable with their abilities & knowledge. There's no "going through the motions" for them. Every cue is training for the next cue that is going to be even better. They never cared about being at the top of their feild. They only cared about building the very best cue possible, and before they knew it they were at the top. Even at the top, they strive to climb higher & push the envelope even further. So who makes it to the top I think will be determined by their drive from within. We are all capable, but the best will be determined by desire & a little luck.
That said, I think the up-&-comer as of now who has the right ingredients is Masonh. If he keeps up his pace & continues to eagerly search for knowledge like he is now, then in a couple years he'll surpass 90% of the builders already mentioned.
That said, I think the up-&-comer as of now who has the right ingredients is Masonh. If he keeps up his pace & continues to eagerly search for knowledge like he is now, then in a couple years he'll surpass 90% of the builders already mentioned.
